Hiring Process

Graduate assistant positions do not require advertising.

The Department/faculty member generally recruits students by: identifying a student from a class; word of mouth from faculty members; recommendations from colleagues; advertisements from departmental sites, or from a student actively seeking support in their area of interest.

The faculty member identifies a student for hire and verifies eligibility and any work restrictions.(see Hiring Checklist for Graduate Assistants for criteria).

The faculty member offers the assistantship. Discuss the terms (salary, hours, schedule, etc.).

A position number is verified/obtained (from the departmental payroll preparer).

Make arrangements for the student to complete the necessary payroll documents with assistance from the departmental payroll preparer prior to the start date. Please contact a member of the payroll staff for assistance if needed.

Note: Human Resources approval of the selection is not required for graduate assistant or student positions.